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Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809) was an American explorer, soldier, politician, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, with William Clark.
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- 1795–1807
- Explorer, soldier, politician
- Thomas Jefferson
Jun 23, 2021 · Learn about Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition that explored the American West in 1804-1806. Find out his early life, achievements, challenges and mysterious death.
5 days ago · Meriwether Lewis was an American explorer, who with William Clark led the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the uncharted American interior to the Pacific Northwest in 1804–06. He later served as governor of Upper Louisiana Territory.
- Jay H. Buckley
Nov 14, 2020 · Meriwether Lewis, born August 18, 1774 in Virginia, is best known as the co-captain of the historic Lewis and Clark Expedition. But in addition to his role as a famed explorer, he was a young plantation owner, a committed military man, a controversial politician, and a confidant of President Jefferson.
- Heather Michon
Meriwether Lewis was a U.S. Army captain, explorer, and governor during the early years of America’s development and expansion. As an explorer his studies, research, and writing paved the way for Americans to move westward.
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May 23, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Meriwether Lewis, the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition that explored the American West. Find out how he died, who he was, and what he did.
Meriwether Lewis by Charles Willson Peale, from life, 1807. Independence National Historical Park. Diplomat, explorer, scientist, governor, soldier, Virginia gentleman, student, secretary to the president: during his 36 years, Meriwether Lewis bore each of these titles.
